Endowments

Since its founding in 2017, the Julie Patel Foundation (JPF) has established over $1 million in endowment funds to support students with financial need attending post-secondary institutions. Endowment funds have been created at:

  • McMaster University
  • University of Toronto
  • Toronto Metropolitan University
  • Wilfrid Laurier University
  • Cape Breton University
  • Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

In addition to these long-term investments in education, the Foundation has awarded more than $48,000 in scholarships to students at:

  • McMaster University
  • University of Toronto
  • Toronto Metropolitan University
  • Ontario College of Art and Design
  • York University
  • Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Foundation Highlights

  • Total Endowment Funds: $1,004,000
  • Purpose: To support students with financial need attending accredited post-secondary institutions.

Endowment Partner Institutions

  • McMaster University
  • University of Toronto
  • Toronto Metropolitan University
  • Wilfrid Laurier University
  • Cape Breton University
  • Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Scholarship Recipient Institutions

  • McMaster University
  • University of Toronto
  • Toronto Metropolitan University
  • York University
  • Ontario College of Art and Design
  • Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Endowment Summary

Total: $1,004,000

  • McMaster University – $300,000
    • Undergraduate Programs: $200,000
    • DeGroote School of Medicine: $100,000
  • University of Toronto – $300,000
    • Undergraduate Programs: $100,000
    • Temerity School of Medicine: $100,000
    • School of Engineering: $100,000
  • Toronto Metropolitan University – $100,000
    • Undergraduate Programs: $100,000
  • Wilfrid Laurier University – $50,000
    • Undergraduate Programs: $50,000
  • Cape Breton University – $100,000
    • School of Medicine: $100,000
  • Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland – $154,000
    • School of Medicine: $154,000

Scholarships Awarded

Total: 21 Scholarships | $48,250

  • McMaster University (2017–2021)
    6 Scholarships totaling $12,000
  • University of Toronto (2018–2021)
    6 Scholarships totaling $20,000
  • Ontario College of Art and Design (2019–2021)
    2 Scholarships totaling $4,000
  • York University (2020)
    1 Scholarship totaling $2,000
  • Toronto Metropolitan University (2021–2022)
    2 Scholarships totaling $3,250
  • Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (2019–2023)
    4 Scholarships totaling $7,000